Engineering Manager

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering field, required.
• AutoCAD experience required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience with APQP process preferred.
• At least five years of supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of ISO/TS/IATF preferred.
• Former budgeting responsibility desired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams.
• Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Supervises tooling operations, ensuring all work is performed accurately and according to quality and safety standards.
• Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions, coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other appropriate leadership with programs, activities, and responsibilities of the maintenance department.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements. Actively monitor procedures are in place (safety, quality, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure product quality
• Communicate all program issues/requirements to Hydro Extrusion operations involved. Lead in meeting/resolving requirements and issues.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with all levels of customer(s) associates.
• Use kaizen principles to lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in new product launches providing support with manning, equipment, and process flow.
• Lead efforts for scrap reduction and productivity improvements.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.